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George W. Gowdey

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CRD#: 1026640
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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George William Gowdey JR., who also goes by George William Gowdey Jr, George William Gowdey, was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. George had worked at 25 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


George William Gowdey Jr | George William Gowdey

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

February 24, 2016 - May 31, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NAPLES, FL
Past

September 16, 2015 - May 31, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NAPLES, FL
Past

January 10, 2014 - July 13, 2015

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150443
MAMARONECK, NY
Past

August 1, 2013 - September 10, 2013

STONEX FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 45993
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

March 19, 2013 - April 19, 2013

DIRECT ACCESS PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 120950
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 9, 2012 - February 5, 2013

AMERICAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 111016
NAPLES, FL
Past

January 19, 2012 - September 10, 2012

ANTONETTI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156551
NAPLES, FL
Past

September 13, 2011 - January 3, 2012

ALPHA STRATEGIES INVESTMENT CONSULTING

RIA
CRD#: 151782
LADERA RANCH, CA
Past

September 13, 2011 - January 4, 2012

ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 129236
JUPITER, FL
Past

December 15, 2010 - September 9, 2011

1ST BRIDGEHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44655
MIAMI, FL
Past

October 5, 2010 - November 12, 2010

ACCESSALPHA WORLDWIDE LLC

BD
CRD#: 142279
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 29, 2010 - September 14, 2010

SINCLAIR & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133754
DARIEN, CT
Past

April 10, 2009 - May 11, 2010

WYNVALE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 133861
STOCKTON, NJ
Past

May 18, 2007 - August 26, 2008

LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40655
MALVERN, PA
Past

April 27, 2007 - August 26, 2008

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 18, 2006 - May 3, 2007

WYNVALE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 133861
STOCKTON, NJ
Past

March 29, 2005 - May 8, 2007

POTOMAC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39800
FREDERICK, MD
Past

May 6, 2004 - March 14, 2005

KEVIN DANN & PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113591
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 1995 - September 22, 1999

TWENTY-FIRST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14461
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 1993 - September 30, 1994

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
Past

June 21, 1993 - September 30, 1994

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 1992 - November 9, 1992

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 1991 - March 23, 1992

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 19, 1990 - May 23, 1991

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 1988 - July 26, 1988

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 7, 1986 - April 12, 1988

SBC WARBURG DILLON READ INC.

BD
CRD#: 1650
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 30, 1982 - July 24, 1986

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

November 15, 1982 - November 30, 1982

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH | MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC.

CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/22/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/17/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH | MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC.

CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
150 N College St Nc1-028-29-04, Charlotte, NC 28255
Phone number
(800) 637-7455
Established
Delaware since 11/10/1958
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
33,689

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERRILL LYNCH FIDUCIARY ADVISORY SERVICES (12/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BAC NORTH AMERICA HOLDING COMPANYSHAREHOLDER
AXELROD, SUSAN FCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6949587
FAHMY, NANCY MONIRDIRECTOR2689751
GELLENE, MATTHEW THOMASDIRECTOR1977160
HANS, LINDSAY DENARDOSTATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR4429443
HEATON, DAVID CARLETON JRCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5972432
MOONEY, SARA RATHBONECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7616382
SABBIA, LORNA ROSEDIRECTOR1873495
SANTANNA, VINCENT C.CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER & FINOP5290525
SCHIMPF, ERIC ADIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, STATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL2494318

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,085,811
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,511,090,925,436

Disclosures


Regulatory Event610
Civil Event4
Arbitration878

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2024
Cover Page
08/24/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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